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Constitutional Council approves two new appointments to Court of Appeal
Constitutional Council approves two new appointments to Court of Appeal
The Constitutional Council (CC) has approved the appointment of two High Court judges as Justices of the Court of Appeal. MORE..
AI workshop held at Temple Trees to enhance public service efficiency
AI workshop held at Temple Trees to enhance public service efficiency
A special workshop on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the public service into a more productive and efficient entity was held today (15) at Temple Trees. MORE..
9-year-old dies after becoming entangled in rope tied to cattle
9-year-old dies after becoming entangled in rope tied to cattle
A child around 9 years old has died on Saturday (June 14) after becoming entangled in a rope tied around a cow’s neck. MORE..
Several feared drowned after bridge collapses near Pune
Several feared drowned after bridge collapses near Pune
Multiple tourists are feared to have drowned after a bridge over the Indrayani River near Pune in Maharashtra collapsed on Sunday afternoon, Indian media reported. MORE..
Israel and Iran strike at each other as Trump issues warning to Iran
Israel and Iran strike at each other as Trump issues warning to Iran
Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Sunday, as U.S. President Donald Trump said the conflict could be easily ended while warning Tehran not to strike any U.S. targets. MORE..
‘Red’ warning issued for strong winds and rough seas
‘Red’ warning issued for strong winds and rough seas
The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for strong winds and rough seas. MORE..
Three companies of Daya Gamage to be auctioned
Three companies of Daya Gamage to be auctioned
The Colombo Commercial High Court has ordered to publicly auction three companies allegedly belonging to former Parliamentarian Daya Gamage. MORE..
India orders inspection of Boeing 787s after Air India crash
India orders inspection of Boeing 787s after Air India crash
India’s aviation regulator has ordered all Boeing 787s being operated by local carriers to be inspected after an Air India crash killed 270 people this week, the aviation minister said, adding the authorities were investigating all possible causes. MORE..
Tourist arrivals in June top 40,000
Tourist arrivals in June top 40,000
A total of 43,962 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in June, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
Bodies of more than 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers returned to Kyiv after prisoner swap
Bodies of more than 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers returned to Kyiv after prisoner swap
More than 1,000 Ukrainian bodies have been handed back to Kyiv after a prisoner-of-war exchange - as Volodymyr Zelenskyy renews calls for sanctions. MORE..
Who will be the next Colombo Mayor? Decision tomorrow
Who will be the next Colombo Mayor? Decision tomorrow
The newly elected Colombo Municipal Council, following the conduct of the Local Government (LG) election on May 6, is scheduled to convene for its inaugural sitting tomorrow (16). MORE..
Amber weather warning for heavy rains issued for parts of Sri Lanka
Amber weather warning for heavy rains issued for parts of Sri Lanka
An Amber weather warning has been issued for heavy rains in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
British fighter jet makes emergency landing in Kerala
British fighter jet makes emergency landing in Kerala
A British F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, India after running low on fuel last night. MORE..
After day of nationwide protests, Trump’s military parade rolls through D.C.
After day of nationwide protests, Trump’s military parade rolls through D.C.
President Donald Trump‘s long-sought military parade rolled though the streets of downtown Washington on Saturday, but the celebration of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary was marred by a day of violence and discord. MORE..
Shooting incident reported in Kalubowila
Shooting incident reported in Kalubowila
Two unidentified individuals, who arrived on a motorcycle, opened fire at a residence along Temple Road in Kalubowila, early this morning (15). MORE..
First Deputy Managing Director of IMF arrives in Sri Lanka
First Deputy Managing Director of IMF arrives in Sri Lanka
Dr. Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has arrived in the island, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Seven killed in helicopter crash in Uttarakhand, India
Seven killed in helicopter crash in Uttarakhand, India
At least seven people were killed after a helicopter crashed in a remote part of Uttarakhand, India on Sunday, news agency PTI reported. MORE..
President Anura Kumara returns after concluding official visit to Germany
President Anura Kumara returns after concluding official visit to Germany
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived in the island, a short while ago, following the conclusion of his official visit to Germany, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for several areas in seven districts
Landslide warnings issued for several areas in seven districts
Early landslide warnings have been issued for multiple areas in seven districts as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..
First Deputy Managing Director of IMF to arrive in Sri Lanka today
First Deputy Managing Director of IMF to arrive in Sri Lanka today
Dr Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today. MORE..
Special notice to Sri Lankans employed in Israel
Special notice to Sri Lankans employed in Israel
A special notice has been issued to Sri Lankans who are employed in Israel and currently in the country on holiday. MORE..
Sri Lankan woman in Israel sustains injuries in attacks carried out by Iran
Sri Lankan woman in Israel sustains injuries in attacks carried out by Iran
A Sri Lankan woman residing in Bat Yam, Israel has sustained minor injuries in overnight attacks carried out by Iran, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has confirmed. MORE..
President Anura Kumara concludes official visit to Germany
President Anura Kumara concludes official visit to Germany
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has concluded his first official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. MORE..
Woman shot and killed by husband in Medagama
Woman shot and killed by husband in Medagama
An incident has been reported where an individual had allegedly shot and killed his wife in Balagasara, Medagama, police stated. MORE..
26 arrested with drugs at party organised through Facebook
26 arrested with drugs at party organised through Facebook
A total of 26 individuals have been taken into custody along with drugs during a raid conducted at a party which was organized through Facebook in Panadura, police stated. MORE..